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Loved by the locals: Auckland
Spread over 4000km of designated marine park, the glistening waters of the Hauraki Gulf reach from the shores of Auckland...
Auckland Sky Tower and the illuminated light path bicycle lane beside the highway. © Mlenny
Bridgehouse Lodge Visit website
Stylish rustic bar and restaurant overlooking Mahurangi River. Enjoy outdoor dining in summer, huge open fires in winter. Great New Zealand food. . . . More . . .
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Auckland War Memorial Museum: a national treasure
Our children will take completely different memories of the Auckland War Memorial Museum into their futures than the majority of us have borne from our past. Read the story . . .
Sealink Travel Group Visit website
Stunningly beautiful Great Barrier Island offers a truly back-to-nature experience.Remote and rugged, "the Barrier" is a great place to really escape the rigours of a . . . More . . .
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New Zealand theatre
What if you’re in one of our main cities – it’s evening and it’s raining? Why not go to the theatre! Read the story . . .
Auckland Zoo Visit website
Auckland Zoo is home to the largest collection of native and exotic animals in New Zealand, set in 17 hectares of lush parkland and just . . . More . . .
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Loved by the locals: Waiheke Island
Do what the locals do on Waiheke Island. Read the story . . .
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Orere Point TOP 10 Holiday Park Visit website
Your leisure, our pleasure. A friendly family holiday park. Only 5 minutes walk to safe beach, fishing or boating. Kayaks available. . . . More . . .
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Kawau: an island apart
Locals describe living on Kawau Island as ‘quiet.' It’s not surprising; there are no proper roads and no shops, not even a dairy. Read the story . . .
Tuakau Hotel Visit website
Let historic Tuakau Hotel's elegance embrace you. Each of the 10 hotel rooms and 6 apartments has its own climate control to suit your personal needs. . . . More . . .
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Five picks for a weekend in Takapuna
A short drive across Auckland’s harbour bridge leads to an iconic beach, great cafés and, in summer, water-based activities in the warm sea. Read the story . . .
Pokeno Motel Visit website
Opened October 2007. Situated just 2 minutes off the Southern Motorway at the base of the Bombay Hills. Ideal stopover before or after you negotiate . . . More . . .
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Loved by the locals: West Auckland
Do what the locals do in West Auckland. Read the story . . .
Golflands Motel Visit website
21 modern, fully equipped, spacious units, studio to 2-bedroom. Underfloor heating. Guests comment on high standard of cleanliness. Alongside 10th green Pakuranga Country Club. . . . More . . .
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Great Barrier Island: a rugged road trip
It’s as if a chunk of Coromandel Peninsula floated off to the north. There’s the surf beach side and the quieter bay side, like Coromandel, with the steep choppy spine in between. Read the story . . .
Sandspit Holiday Park Visit website
Sandspit Holiday Park is a beautiful beach front family camp located just 7km from Warkworth township and just a short stroll from the Kawau Ferry. . . . More . . .
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Urban explorer: Ponsonby
Wealthy, good-looking and oh-so-hip, if Ponsonby was a kid you went to school with, you’d probably hate them. Read the story . . .
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